July weather forecastPrairie City, SD
July
Weather in July
July, the same as June, is another warm summer month in Prairie City, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 84.7°F (29.3°C) and min 62.4°F (16.9°C).Temperature
July, with its high-temperature average of 84.7°F (29.3°C) and a low-temperature average of 62.4°F (16.9°C), is the warmest month.Heat index
The heat index value for July is evaluated at a hot 86°F (30°C). Long-lasting exposure and activity potentially induce a sense of weariness, with the risk of heat cramps.Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in July is 53%.Rainfall
In Prairie City, in July, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Prairie City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.8 days and collects up to 15.2" (386mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
July through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In July, the average length of the day is 15h and 16min.On the first day of July, sunrise is at 5:06 am and sunset at 8:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:20 pm MDT.
Sunshine
July has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 11.5h of sunshine.UV index
June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In July, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in July
Prairie City, SD
- Average high temperature in July: 84.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).
- Average low temperature in July: 62.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).
Average pressure in July
Prairie City, SD
- Average pressure in July: 29.9"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in July
Prairie City, SD
- Average wind speed in July: 9.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and October (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.7mph).
Average humidity in July
Prairie City, SD
- Average humidity in July: 53%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (50%).
Average rainfall in July
Prairie City, SD
- Average rainfall in July: 1.61"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.48").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.51").
Average rainfall days in July
Prairie City, SD
- Average rainfall days in July: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3 days).
Average snowfall in July
Prairie City, SD
- Average snowfall in July: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in July
Prairie City, SD
- Average snowfall days in July: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in July /
Average sunshine in July
Prairie City, SD
- Average daylight in July: 15h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in July: 11h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in July
Prairie City, SD
- Average sunshine days in July: 15.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.8 days).
Average UV index in July
Prairie City, SD
- Average UV index in July: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in July
Prairie City, SD
- Average cloud cover in July: 20
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in July
Prairie City, SD
- Average visibility in July: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
